Caffè Lena

Guitar Workshops 10-12:15
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter

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Guitar Workshops: Thursdays, Jan. 9 through March 13 Max students per class 8, $175 for 10 classes Guitar I – Beginner/Intermediate (10- 11 AM) This class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments. Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each otherMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in timeRhythm and strumming techniquesSingle note play: Pentatonic scale, lead-ins and fillsMovable chord shapesLearning new songsPlaying and performing with other musiciansGuitar II – Intermediate/Advanced (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM) This class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments. Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each other, including more advanced voicingsChord extensions (6, 7, 9, 13), inversions and advanced voicingsRhythm and strumming techniques, including syncopated rhythms, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playingSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solosMovable chord shapes and voicings Learning and arranging new songsPlaying and performing with other musicians.

Doors Open
Doors Open: 7:30 am

Price

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$23.86

General
$27.11

Child or Student
$13.56

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Gareth Pearson
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00
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"Fast becoming one of the world's most renowned instrumental guitarists" (BBC Radio Wales), Welsh guitar virtuoso Gareth Pearson is a scion in the musical family tree that includes Tommy Emmanuel, Stefan Grossman, Chet Atkins and Merle Travis, as well as newcomers Christie Lenée and Daniel Champagne. Nicknamed "The Welsh Tornado" for his fretboard pyrotechnics, his original pieces draw from a rich palette of folk, classical, funk, pop and jazz. His fast-growing international reputation is built on phenomenal musicianship and charming, humorous stagecraft.

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Guitar Workshops 10-12:15
2025-01-09 10:00 - 12:30
Family Folk

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Guitar Workshops: Thursdays, Jan. 9 through March 13 Max students per class 8, $175 for 10 classes Guitar I – Beginner/Intermediate (10- 11 AM) This class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments. Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each otherMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in timeRhythm and strumming techniquesSingle note play: Pentatonic scale, lead-ins and fillsMovable chord shapesLearning new songsPlaying and performing with other musiciansGuitar II – Intermediate/Advanced (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM) This class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments. Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each other, including more advanced voicingsChord extensions (6, 7, 9, 13), inversions and advanced voicingsRhythm and strumming techniques, including syncopated rhythms, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playingSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solosMovable chord shapes and voicings Learning and arranging new songsPlaying and performing with other musicians.

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Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Claire Nolan
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:00
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EVERY FIRST TUESDAY

DOORS AT 6:30 PM, STORIES AT 7 PM

$5 ADULTS / STUDENTS FREE

Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. We have just one rule: no notes!

No pre-sale tickets. Seating is first come first serve.

Caffe Lena’s full menu is available.

Claire Nolan enjoys telling myths, literary tales, and folktales. As the seventh of ten children, she has a wealth of personal stories. Claire can be found telling tales locally at Caffè Lena in Saratoga, Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady, the Performing Arts Center at UAlbany, and Thacher Park. Claire’s love of history has sparked her interest in learning about women who have changed the world. She tells their stories in personae.

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Open Mic [Parent]
2025-01-06 19:00 - 21:00
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Open Mic night

Doors 6:00pm // Sign up 6:30pm // Show starts 7:00pm
Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.
Our Hosts
First Monday – Rick Bolton
Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro
Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos
Fourth Monday – Kate Blain
Here’s what to expect:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Doors open at 6:00 PM / Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes
Sign up is first come first serve
You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.
Limited Open Mic menu available. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

Contact us
If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: Artur artur@caffelena.org.

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Doors Open
Doors Open: 6:30 pm

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$23.86

General
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Child or Student
$13.56

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